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Cucumber Granita with pineapple & cilantro
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Cucumber Granita with pineapple & cilantro
This cucumber granita could not
be any more refreshing (or easy to make). Pineapple juice doesn’t
overtake — it’s more of
a sweetener, the cucumber flavor really comes through, and fresh cilantro adds just the right herbal element.
Makes
8 servings (about 4 cups)
Total Time
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Ingredients
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PURÉE:
STIR IN:
Test Kitchen Approved
Cilantro Substitute
Cucumber flavor reigns supreme in this refreshing granita, the pineapple
and cilantro are subtle. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, substitute with mint.
Instructions
Heat water and sugar in a saucepan
over medium, stirring until sugar
dissolves for the simple syrup.
Purée cucumbers, pineapple juice,
lime juice, and salt in a blender;
transfer to a pitcher.
Stir in simple syrup and cilantro;
transfer to a 7×11-inch baking
dish, cover, and freeze until solid,
at least 6 hours, or overnight. Let
granita sit at room temperature
15 minutes before scraping
with a fork and scooping into
serving dishes.
Test Kitchen Approved
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 0%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 15g 5%
Protein 1g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
